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Pope Francis Prays for Homeless Man Who Died in St. Peter's Square
Pope Francis is praying for a homeless man who was found dead near the colonnade of St. Peter’s Square on Friday morning.
"Your pain is my pain": Pope Francis Pens Letter Marking 9 Months of War in Ukraine
In an emotional letter addressed to the people of Ukraine, Pope Francis wrote that he sees the cross of Christ in the tortures and sufferings endured by Ukrainians in nine months of war.
As Church Allows for LGBT-employees in Germany, Vatican Publishes Concerns on Synodal Way
The Vatican on Thursday published the full wording of its latest warnings over another schism coming out of Germany, raising fundamental concerns and objections against the Synodal Way.
Pope Francis: What is Spiritual Consolation? The Saints Explain
Pope Francis used the example of several Catholic saints to explain the concept of spiritual consolation during his weekly audience on Wednesday.
Pope Francis Removes Caritas Internationalis Leaders, Appoints Temporary Administrator
Pope Francis on Tuesday removed the entire leadership of an international confederation of charities and appointed a temporary administrator to improve the organization’s management.
Pope Francis Meets Jewish Leaders As They launch Initiative to Strengthen Catholic-Jewish
Pope Francis met with international Jewish leaders on Tuesday as they launched an initiative to strengthen Catholic-Jewish bonds.
Pope Francis Chooses Papal Ambassador to Lead Dicastery for the Eastern Churches
Pope Francis on Monday appointed a papal ambassador and expert in Eastern languages and literature to lead the Vatican Dicastery for the Eastern Churches.
Pope Francis: Through the Paradox of the Cross, Jesus "embraced our death"
On the Solemnity of Christ the King, Pope Francis said Jesus, through his death on the cross, opened his arms to embrace all people and everything about them, including their death, pain, and weakness.
Vatican Conference Examines History of 400-year-old Congregation of Propaganda Fide
The Congregation of Propaganda Fide — a Vatican department dedicated to the Church’s missionary activity — is celebrating its 400th anniversary. A three-day conference at the Vatican this week sought to examine the centuries-long history of this department, including its global impact today.
"We raise our prayers to God for peace in Ukraine": Vatican Secretary of State
Cardinal Pietro Parolin offered Mass for peace in Ukraine on Thursday in the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome.
German Bishops Meet With Pope Francis at the Vatican Amid Concern Over Synodal Way
Pope Francis received the German bishops at the Vatican on Thursday.
Pope Francis’ Prayer Advice: Just be with Jesus "without ulterior motives"
Pope Francis offered advice on Wednesday for building “a more mature and more beautiful relationship with the Lord” through prayer.
Pope Francis Shares Meal with the Poor
Pope Francis had lunch with around 1,300 poor from Rome on Sunday.
Pope Francis: "Light candles of hope in the midst of darkness"
On the World Day of the Poor, Pope Francis encouraged Christians to not be brought down by the “doom and gloom” of the world, but to witness to the joy of the Gospel through service to those in need.
Pope Francis, King of Jordan Discuss "need to encourage Christian presence" in Middle East
Pope Francis received King Abdullah II of Jordan on Thursday in the Vatican for ”cordial discussions” and spoke about the presence of Christians in the region, the Holy See Press office said Nov. 10.
"Priestly formation at the heart of evangelization," Pope Francis Tells Seminary Rectors
Pope Francis on Thursday said that “all priestly formation, particularly that of future pastors, is at the heart of evangelization.”
Vatican’s First Auditor General and His Deputy Sue Secretariat of State
The first auditor general of the Vatican and his deputy are suing the Secretariat of State for $9.25 million in damages.
Pope Francis: Bahrain Trip "a new step" in Christian-Muslim dialogue
Pope Francis said Wednesday his trip to the Gulf kingdom of Bahrain was a new step on the journey to create “fraternal alliances” between Christians and Muslims.
Here’s What the Vatican is Doing for the World Day of the Poor
On Sunday, Nov. 13, the Catholic Church will celebrate the 6th World Day of the Poor.
Pope Francis Prays for Tanzania Plane Crash Victims
Pope Francis has sent a message to victims of a plane crash in Tanzania. He said he is praying for those who have died and their families.
